[Scan-DC] SDR

[Chris Smolinski]

> On Jan 30, 2021, at 3:12 PM, Alex Fraser <beatnic50 at gmail.com> wrote:
> 
> A good few years ago I played with a cheap USB SDR dongle. I had some success, but my interest waned. IIRC I had problems getting the software to work.  Since we have a pandemic and a snowstorm coming I'm looking for a project.
> 
> So the question is what software/hardware are folks using for SDR? Since I'm a ham I'd like to hear about SD transceivers too.
> 

I have several. For 30 MHz and down I use a netSDR, Elad FDM S2, AirSpyHF+ & Discovery, and some SDRPlay units, as well as several KiwiSDRs (see below).

For VHF & UHF, the SDRPlay units work there as well the AirSpyHF+/Discovery has limited VHF capability, and I also have an AirSpy plus a few of the RTL Dongles you mentioned earlier. One of the Dongles is use to monitor Carroll County's trunked system, another is dedicated for 433 MHz (lots of fun stuff there).

> Is any one running an SDR on the web for public use?
> 

I have six online, on different antennas, there's a list here: http://www.blackcatsystems.com/kiwi.html

> BTW my latest prediction is for 0 to 24 inches of snow, some of which is a new shovel resistant mutant strain....
> 

Unfortunately NWS Sterling keeps upping the total, now 8-12", State College says 10", so they mostly agree (I am quite near the Mason Dixon Line)

Chris Smolinski, W3HFU
Black Cat Systems
Westminster, MD USA
https://www.blackcatsystems.com